5 Domestic Viruses Battling to Be the Next Pandemic
The WHO recently identified 20+ pathogen families with pandemic or epidemic potential. Here are 5 uncomfortably close to home.
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The Microbial Life Lurking in Your Kitchen
Your kitchen is filthy. Read why that may be okay.
Respiratory Virus Season is Here
Both Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) primarily affect young children and older adults, leading to severe respiratory illnesses that can result in hospitalization. With seasonal peaks typically occurring in winter and spring, implementing preventive measures such as good hygiene and air purification can help mitigate the spread of these respiratory invaders.
Living with Long COVID: Risks & Resilience Under New CDC Standards
The recent update to CDC guidelines prioritizes a return to normalcy, but this shift might come at a cost. While the relaxed measures allow people to resume regular activities sooner, they could also lead to a rise in COVID-19 infections and potentially more cases of Long Covid, a debilitating condition that lingers long after the initial infection.
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The Silent Quad-demic: Viral Respiratory Infections
Cyclical and persistent respiratory viruses not only threaten the health of infants and elderly individuals, but they drastically overwhelm understaffed hospitals. With the proper preventative measures, you can ease the burden on hospitals and your community.
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Winter Respiratory Viruses: RSV on the Rise
RSV is a cyclical respiratory virus that poses an elevated danger to infants and elderly individuals. With the proper preventative measures we recommend, you can effectively reduce exposure in your space and drastically lower the risk of contraction.
Introduction to ASHRAE Standard 241: Preparing for the New Normal
Building owners and managers — ASHRAE Standard 241 will soon affect your day-to-day. Learn the basics here.
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Waterborne Bacteria Flourishes as Conditions for Growth Increase
Legionella, a waterborne bacterium, experiences a rise in related infections as warmer waters provide optimal conditions for growth. Learn what this means for you as you travel this upcoming holiday season.
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Influence of Antibiotic Use on Common Healthcare-Associated Infection: C. diff
Patients that take prescribed antibiotics face a higher rate of contracting C. difficile – a common, life-threatening bacterial infection that affects half a million Americans annually.
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Infection Risk Management Mode: Resilience in A Changing World
Another useful facet of ASHRAE’s Standard 241 is Infections Risk Management Mode (IRMM,) which can help your business protect its bottom line. Discover what IRMM entails and how it can be applied to your building’s best practices.
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